Bed and breakfast vacation rentals in Santa Croce, Florence

This stay felt like something out of a movie! We were greeted with such warmth. The house is so beautiful and well-renovated—high quality details from the bathroom to the woodwork plus the plot of land is quintessentially Tuscany. And when Andrea found out we didn’t have a rental car, he offered to drive us! We had a wonderful time at a nearby winery, Tenuta Barbadoro, then watched the sunset from a field near the main downtown area before having a delicious meal at a nearby restaurant, Restaurante Bistrot lo Zero. We woke up to the smell of croissants and sound of chirping birds. The perfect Italian countryside experience.

Exceptional place ! The stay is just like a museum , amazing artistic place leaves you in awe! Very well connected, peaceful and luxury stay. Alessandra was an extraordinary host , nothing to complain at all . Thankyou for an absolutely delightful stay .

Especially good host!Very cute, very welcoming!The house is also very good and breakfast is provided. Everything is satisfactory. I wish the Host happiness and health every day.

Wonderful apartment with a beautiful backyard in a quiet area, still close to the city center.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this beautiful villa in Italy! The property was even more stunning in person—peaceful, beautifully maintained, and full of charm. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, making it feel like a true home away from home. What really made our stay exceptional, though, were the hosts. They were incredibly kind, responsive, and attentive throughout our visit, always available if we had questions or needed anything. Their hospitality truly elevated our experience. We left with amazing memories and can’t wait to return. Highly recommend!

Our stay at Isabella’s place was absolutely amazing! She lives in the picturesque countryside and her and her family went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and cared for. The breakfast spread of cakes and other yummy treats was insanely delicious, she kindly picked us up from the train station, helped us with trains and buses, told us lots of great information about the area and the rich history of her family in this beautiful ancient home. Thank you so much Isabella, with love from Australia 🌞🌞🌞

This is a true gem! I almost didn't write this review because I don't want to let this secret hideaway become overcrowded and unable to book when I go back to Florence. An authentic Florentine bed and breakfast, centrally located, safe, clean, and the best part are the hosts that treat you like family! Breakfast and coffee-phenomenal! Not only are you getting a lovely and quaint place to stay, but you also get the assistance and care from Riccardo and his wife to have the best experience in Florence. Both were so helpful in arranging a tour of the Chianti region, being present for my lost luggage so I didn't worry and waste time waiting for the delivery, making reservations to places I couldn't get into, giving advice for sites to see, even ordering a taxi for departure, and offering historical information about the city and its many changes. They go over and above what is expected from an air bnb! Will definitely stay again if they will have me!

Gaia’s villa was wonderful. She was so helpful along with her staff. The room was clean, beautiful, the grounds were gorgeous. Would highly recommend her villa.

It was an amazing experience for us. We stayed with a group of 3 at the place. The home was stylish, nicely decorated and extremely clean and neat. What is very special about our stay is, awesome pasticerries made by a real Italian Chef Mariagrazia. I will strongly recommend her breakfasts and delicious pasticerries. It was a unique experience for us. Thanks a lot, for this warm, kind and delicious experience.

Laura was very kind, friendly and helpful. The apartment is really very nice, large, clean and thoughtful in every detail. The area is well-served.

Very kind and helpful host. Business Travel Tip

We strongly recommend this place. It functions well as a base of operations to see all of Tucany by car (we saw Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Vinci and Volterra). To visit these places you drive through the beautiful hills of Tuscany with all its olive groves and vineyards. The farmhouse itself is situated with an amazing view over these hills, and the hosts only encourage you to make use of the hammocks and sunbeds in the garden. The breakfast provided is prepared in the morning with fresh fruit from the garden and traditional Tuscan dishes and the hosts are very considerate of your preferences. We received a lot of tips about the area and really appreciated the BBQ-evening - it was one of the best nights of our trip! They are indeed a superhost. On a final note: We did not miss airconditioning in the room, as it is kept cool according to traditional fashion - we slept great every night!

What a beautiful stay! The pool and grounds were breathtakingly beautiful and the room was spotless and much larger than it looked - we could’ve easily fit four people. Location is a little outside of Florence but we were able to take a cab in and out. If you stay here, I would plan at least a day to hang out and enjoy the pool, the grounds, and the view. If I am in the area again I would definitely stay here.

We loved our days in Firenze in the Cristina's apartment

We had a really nice stay, we felt very safe and our hosts were really accomodating and friendly, would recommend to anyone looking to visit Florence and its surrounding areas.

Irene is a terrific host and goes above and beyond to help you in any way possible. The B&B was beautiful and sits high up on the hill overlooking the city of Florence below. From our bedroom we saw the dome of the Duomo and enjoyed the breeze coming in our window. Cappuccino and delicious breakfast made each morning a pleasure. Top notch service, pristine bed and bath room and lovely views. This was a high mark in our 2 week Italian trip.

This B&B is ideal for those who want to get to know Tuscany and want to live it to the fullest: Daniela and Giampaolo, the hosts, are exquisite and kind people who welcomed us in a beautiful accommodation in this historic house and prepared a rich breakfast with typical local dishes, both sweet and savory composed of cheeses and charcuterie typical of the surrounding tradition and cakes prepared in the house and with very fresh jams. In addition to hosting us, they recommended many places to visit nearby rich in history and local beauties, both close as Loro Ciuffenna and distant as Arezzo and beyond, with the various museums, architectures and walks that made us experience a piece of Tuscany at its best. For us this point was very important, they were tips that are difficult to find elsewhere and the passion with which Daniela talked about it convinced us even more to do these cultural adventures. Highly recommended to those who want a chill vacation in a serene environment.

Lorenzo and Claudia's service was excellent, 11 out of 10. The place is a paradise on earth and the mansion (not house) exceeded all our expectations. The directions for check-in and stay, always clear and precise. The robot lawnmower didn't give us any problems and the girls were able to enjoy the pool on a hot day. Easy access from Pisa, Lucca, or Florence. We'll definitely come back and use it as a reference point.

Traveling alone, I found myself less confident and reclusive in my first 2 weeks in Italy. Upon reading reviews, I had a feeling Suzi would snap me out of it. And she DID!! She was so welcoming, made me a delicious dinner the first night, and made me a part of her family for the week. I was even invited to her milestone birthday party with all her lovely friends, and then another joint birthday family dinner at home. She gave me a bunch of awesome recommendations, always asked if I needed anything, and calmed me down when I called her in despair, being lost in a field somewhere, lol! The room was huge and cozy, the shower sooo nice! (I was in the room off the kitchen) Suzi is very intelligent and we had some interesting conversations. Her two dogs Tyra and Gigi stole my heart immediately. I will be back, maybe as a work away! I will never forget your kindness and the remarkable woman you are <3

This is definitely a good choice for Florence, the host is very friendly, very welcoming, snacks and breakfast will be provided for guests

Gabrielle’s bnb was fantastic! Beautifully located in the Chianti country side, you are super close to incredible vineyards, restaurants, etc. The views are stunning, the pool is perfect, breakfast was great every day, and the entire property just feels dreamy. If we came back to this region I would gladly stay again.

The solution that Lavinia proposes is perfect for short (but not too short!) stops. The garden is fantastic, the common areas are cozy. Lavinia and her mom are polite and caring people, but not intrusive at all. The room is perfect for resting and photos correspond exactly to reality. Thank you! P.S. Breakfast was… delicious!

Everything was just unbelievable from the moment we arrived. The way driving to the top of the mountain was amazing. The jaw dropping panoramic view on the top was absolutely speechless. It was only 3 nights, but Enrico and Danielle made it the greatest! They made wonderful breakfast and dinner for us everyday. Visiting Enrico’s observatory was the most special experience we had that we’ll remember it forever. Luckily we were also able to join a local hiking group to experience the beauty of the mountains even more. And we learned a lot about the surrounding, landscape and Italy from Enrico and Danielle. We just fell in love with Italy even more! Thank you so so so much!!!

We loved our stay here! Everything was beautifully clean and we found staying in this little town a more affordable way to still easily access other parts of Chianti by bus. The free breakfast at the local cafe of croissants and hot chocolate was INCREDIBLE! Thank you Andrea again for the stay 💜💜💜💜